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Y868 DLS

2001 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,330 mi
Last recorded71,330 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 DLS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW [ OFFSIDE ]

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

bonnnet release broken

heatshield rattle from under bonnet area

o/s wiper split

Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

bonnnet release broken

heatshield rattle from under bonnet area

o/s wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,016 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,578 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 40,290 miles

rear exhaust box poor

rear metal brake pipes rusty

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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Y868 DLS is a 2001 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y868 DLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y868 DLS registered?

Y868 DLS is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y868 DLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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